Description
Greek-inspired Tzatziki Chicken Salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your plate, blending tangy yogurt, crisp cucumbers, and tender chicken. Creamy and light, this dish delivers a perfect summer meal that lets you savor classic Greek flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Create a vibrant tzatziki base by blending Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, crushed garlic, zesty lemon juice, smooth olive oil, and fragrant fresh herbs. Enhance with salt and pepper, then refrigerate to intensify flavors for 10-15 minutes.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine shredded roasted chicken with juicy halved cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber chunks, thinly sliced red onion, briny Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh dill or parsley.
- Drizzle the chilled tzatziki dressing over the salad ingredients, gently folding to ensure each component is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for approximately 15-20 minutes, enabling the herbs and dressing to harmonize with the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve the chilled salad directly from the bowl, artfully arranged on a bed of mixed greens, or nestled inside warm pita bread for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Notes
- Drain cucumber thoroughly to prevent watery tzatziki by squeezing grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel before mixing with yogurt.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with grilled tofu, shredded lamb, or chickpeas for vegetarian and alternative diet preferences.
- Select full-fat Greek yogurt for richer, creamier dressing texture and enhanced flavor profile compared to low-fat alternatives.
- Enhance salad’s freshness by adding ingredients just before serving to maintain crisp vegetable textures and prevent early wilting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg